Posts Tagged ‘Friends’

For Them

21/10/2011

As I was saying in my earlier post, it is sooooo difficult to buy gifts for men! After stewing over the grandparents’ gifts and feeling a measure of success, I suddenly realise I am far from done. There are so many males in my family!

Men don’t appreciate fluffy toys and pretty things. They like the “big boys toys” stuff. Those who are rich have already got what they want. If you get them anything they would probably already own something similar that is branded and cost a whole lot more than your gift!  Such then is the dilemma for the giver is great to say the least. But then of course I am not talking about the men in my family Ahem! For a start, we are hardly in the “rich” category!

But it still doesn’t solve my problem!

Someone has suggested that Mens Gift Basket Ideas may be the place for unique gifts that might just be appreciated. Nothing to lose and a lot of happy males in the house to gain….!

Careful!

06/09/2011

Gasp! A friend went with her grandchild to a public swimming pool. There, whilst helping her grandchild change, she slipped. Of course, instead of dropping her precious bundle, she chose to cling tightly, which resulted in her having a nasty gash on her hand. Blood everywhere. It was a deep cut.

Initially the staff panicked. Then they pulled themselves together and got some basic first aid in, then took her to the hospital to get some stitches in. Of course, none of this would have happened if they had some molded floor mats in place, as well as made sure that there were no sharp edges, especially areas where children play. They need to be more careful….

No, my friend did not sue.

Where is Tina?

29/08/2011

 

She came with her parents. Lovely, lively, chatty, exuberant and full of life.

There was a time when she was on the verge of death’s door. Double meningitis it was. What a time it was!

Now to see her all bubbly and interested in everything around her just warms the heart.

Spontaneously we played the game. I threw cushions on her as she lay on my settee. She lay still as I called out, “Where is Tina?” with every throw. Slowly but surely she got covered up. Then she began to giggle. And to fidget. And to toss about. Like a monster shaking of puny humans, a dinosaur shaking off tiny reptiles holding on to its back….

OK, OK, so my imagination worked overtime there.

But hey, we had a good time, playing this repeatedly.

Of course, the skill is to know when to stop playing it so that you leave them wanting for more.

Which is what I did. Haha!

There’s Something….

24/08/2011

 

 

 

 

There’s something about meeting up with friends.

There’s something about meeting up with friends over a nice meal.

A meeting of kindred hearts, minds and interests.

Over yummy food. Haha! That’s an important factor.

And of course, the ambiance. Thankful for the time together though short.

Special Anniversary

02/08/2011

It will be their 30th wedding anniversary!

As marriages go these days, just getting to double digits is not as common as before. So many marriages are not making it past the first decade.

Hence we are so glad that our friends are approaching theirs! Right now they are working on their invitations for a BIG bash. And I am so glad Hubby and I are amongst the privileged ones to be on their list. That’s because we introduced them to each other! Haha! Truly looking forward to the evening.

Cover!

27/07/2011

Well, we do not have an RV so we need not worry about the expense of rv insurance. (RVs for the initiated are recreational vehicles which are used for off-the-road traveling.) Hence the risk for these vehicles are higher therefore higher premium is attached. Our friend, however, owns one. And I just saw him in the shop nearby. His wife had stormed off in a huff. (Yes, I took cover in case she got mad at me for seeing this happen)  His head was in his hands. I think they were arguing about their RV coverage.

Or rather, HER RV!

Changes to be Made

25/07/2011

Just heard from a friend who says that business is bad. Many debtors are defaulting on their payments. It is understandable that many are willing to pay but is unable as they need time.

However there are quite a few who despite having the money will not pay and will make use of the circumstances to drag on. That means he has no choice but to engage a lawyer to collect. Someone gave him a lead to call raleigh commercial litigation lawyers. He might just give them a try.

I feel so sorry for him….

Bambino!

24/07/2011

There! I used the word I have been meaning to for years! Haha!

Yes bambino! It’s Italian and means baby or child. And when the Italians say it, they say it with passion, with flair and pomp! Can you imagine the twirl of the moustache and the flick of the fingers?

OK, so I might be exaggerating. Sorry….

But hearing from any deliriously-happy especially first-time father, it would certainly be with passion! Indeed, birth announcements of any sort should be with passion.

As was my friend’s recent one about his firstborn – a son. He spent a small fortune telling everyone the weight, date and time of delivery, and of course, the name, which mean JOY. Yes, bambino brings joy!

Blessed

01/06/2011

 

 

 

 

I haven’t been too well for the past 6 months but am nonetheless pressing on. Friday was the lowest in a long time. Exhausted and in pain both physically and emotionally.

Suddenly an offer comes. Three nights stay in the nearby 5-star hotel. Initially I wanted to refuse. But I felt a check in me. Don’t be so quick to turn it down. So I told the person I would check with Hubby first… who immediately said Yes. Wow…

So we went….

No meals but a nice comfy stay away from home. I rested as much as I could. Slept as much as i could. Was just quiet. So glad for such friends who care and are so generous in their care.

I would probably have had much more rest and quiet if I was alone, but it was good too, to have had my family with me.

So very thankful and feeling so very blessed.

The Ultimate Beetle!

20/05/2011

No, I don’t mean the four-wheeled one. I mean THIS ONE!

Meet the rhinocerous beetle! This one is absolutely HUGE! There is no photograph trickery here.

We were at a friend’s barbeque at the nearby hills. The bugs and beetles were drawn by the lights at our little wooden platform where the grills were, in their garden. Suddenly this monster appeared. Startled many and delighted our overseas visitors.

Needless to say, it was the star attraction for the night, apart from the sumptuous food and great fellowship!


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